Tokyo (NRT/HND)
$3,400-$4,800~11h
Best carrier: ANA Business (787) + JAL A350-1000
ANA, JAL and United all fly daily; JAL's Haneda A350-1000 has a closing-door suite, while ANA flies 787s here, not its 777 The Room
Business Class from LAX
LAX is the strongest US West Coast gateway for Business Class to Asia + Australia: 18+ international carriers, the deepest transpacific Business Class market, and competitive pricing via Tokyo and Hong Kong hub connections.
Top Business Class destinations from LAX
Ranked by daily Business Class frequency from LAX. Fare bands are typical consolidator round-trip in shoulder season.
Hong Kong (HKG)
$3,800-$4,600~14h 30m
Best carrier: Cathay Pacific Business
Strong Cathay daily; A350 + 777-300ER
Seoul (ICN)
$3,200-$5,000~13h
Best carrier: Korean Air Prestige (747-8I or A380)
Korean Air + Asiana non-stop; Asiana becomes Korean Air from 17 Dec 2026
Singapore (SIN)
$3,400-$4,900~17h
Best carrier: Singapore Airlines A350
Direct on Singapore Airlines, also via Tokyo (NRT)
Sydney (SYD)
$4,800-$5,600~14h 30m
Best carrier: Qantas A380 Business Suite
Qantas A380 (6 weekly in winter 2026/27); Delta A350, United 787-9 and American 777-300ER also fly non-stop
London Heathrow (LHR)
$3,200-$4,000~10h 30m
Best carrier: BA Club Suite + Virgin Upper Class
BA + Virgin Atlantic + American + United Polaris
Dubai (DXB)
$3,800-$4,800~16h
Best carrier: Emirates A380 Business
Daily Emirates A380; chauffeur drive on eligible paid Business fares
Bangkok (BKK)
$3,600-$5,200Total ~19-22h via TPE or HKG
Best carrier: EVA Air Royal Laurel + Cathay via HKG
No direct non-stop; one-stop via Taipei or Hong Kong
Paris CDG (CDG)
$3,200-$4,200~10h 30m
Best carrier: Air France 777-300ER Business
Air France up to 3x daily on the 777-300ER (La Premiere on LAX)
Auckland (AKL)
$4,200-$5,800~12h 30m
Best carrier: Air New Zealand 787-9 Business Premier
Air New Zealand daily Business Premier
Manila (MNL)
$3,200-$4,600~14-15h westbound
Best carrier: Philippine Airlines Business (777-300ER)
PAL non-stop; EVA via TPE and Cathay via HKG as one-stop alternatives
Best carriers operating Business Class from LAX
ANA
Review →Hub: Tokyo NRT/HND
787 Business to Haneda and Narita (the 777 with The Room does not fly to LAX)
JAL
Review →Hub: Tokyo HND
A350-1000 with First and a closing-door Business suite to Haneda; 787-9 Sky Suite to Narita
Cathay Pacific
Review →Hub: Hong Kong
A350 + 777-300ER Business; Aria Suite on selected LAX 777-300ER flights
Air New Zealand
Hub: Auckland
Business Premier herringbone (1-1-1 on older 787-9s; new suites on refitted 787s)
Asiana
Hub: Seoul ICN
A380 and A350; merges into Korean Air from 17 Dec 2026
Philippine Airlines
Review →Hub: Manila
777-300ER with the older 2-3-2 seat (refurbishment from late 2027)
LAX-specific tips for Business Class travelers
- Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT) is the main international hub. Most international Business Class flights depart from TBIT. American + Qantas + JAL Premium also operate from Terminal 4 / Terminal 5 (American hub) for some routes. Connection between terminals is via airport shuttle bus (10-15 minutes).
- TBIT has the strongest lounge cluster on the US West Coast: Star Alliance Lounge, Oneworld Business Lounge (used by Cathay, BA, JAL, Qantas, AA), Air France/KLM Lounge, Emirates Lounge, plus dedicated Etihad and Qatar lounges. Most Business Class passengers can find a lounge that fits.
- LAX TSA + immigration can be slow. Arrive 2.5-3 hours before international Business Class departures. The Air Train (LAX People Mover) opens in 2026 and will dramatically improve gate connections; until then, allow extra time for inter-terminal travel.
- For Business Class onward to Asia: LAX is the closest US gateway, but connections via SFO + Seattle + Vancouver are also competitive on some routes (United Polaris SFO-NRT, Air Canada YVR-NRT). For Sydney specifically, LAX is the best US gateway (Qantas A380 plus Delta, United and American non-stops).
- For Europe from LAX: BA Club Suite LAX-LHR is the cleanest Business Class. Virgin Atlantic LAX-LHR is competitive (and the cheaper miles redemption at 47.5k Virgin Flying Club one-way). Air France LAX-CDG is reliable. For other European destinations, expect to connect through London / Paris / Frankfurt.
Frequently asked
Which Business Class carriers operate from LAX?
Over 18 international carriers: ANA, JAL, Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, Korean Air, EVA Air, Asiana, Qantas, Air New Zealand, Emirates, Qatar, Lufthansa, Air France, KLM, BA, Virgin Atlantic, Iberia (seasonal), plus US carriers (American, Delta, United, JetBlue Mint to JFK/BOS). LAX is the strongest US gateway for Asia + Australia Business Class.
What is the cheapest Business Class destination from LAX?
Through a consolidator in shoulder season: LAX-LHR on Virgin Atlantic or BA at $3,200-$4,000 round-trip is the cheapest transatlantic from LAX. LAX-Tokyo on ANA or JAL is $3,400-$4,800. LAX-Seoul on Korean or Asiana is $3,200-$5,000. For Europe specifically, JFK + Newark consistently offer 20-30% lower Business fares than LAX; consider connecting from West Coast through East Coast if budget is the priority.
Which terminal does each LAX Business Class carrier use?
Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT): most international Business Class including Singapore, Emirates, Etihad, Qatar, Korean, Asiana, Cathay Pacific, Lufthansa, Air France, KLM, EVA, ANA (some flights). Terminal 4 (American hub): American Flagship + BA + Qantas + JAL + Iberia + Finnair + Cathay (some flights). Terminal 5 (international codeshares): Korean Air to/from American flights. Check terminal on boarding pass; international flights occasionally swap terminals seasonally.
How early should I arrive at LAX for international Business Class?
Two and a half to three hours before international Business Class. LAX TSA + immigration on the international concourses can be slow even with TSA Precheck and Business Class priority. The Air Train (LAX People Mover) opens in 2026 but until full operational, inter-terminal travel and curbside-to-gate can take 30+ minutes during peak times.
What is the best LAX Business Class route to Australia?
Qantas LAX-Sydney on the A380 (6 weekly in winter 2026/27), with the Business Suite cabin. ~$4,800-$5,600 round-trip through a consolidator in shoulder season. ~14h 30m non-stop. United (787-9), Delta (A350) and American (777-300ER) also fly LAX-Sydney daily. For Auckland, Air New Zealand LAX-AKL is the direct option with Business Premier, a herringbone layout.
Can I redeem miles for LAX Business Class to Asia?
Yes, extensively. AAdvantage partner awards on Cathay Pacific: 70,000 miles LAX-HKG Business one-way; Alaska Atmos Rewards (formerly Mileage Plan) charges 85,000 points on its distance-based chart. AAdvantage on JAL: 60,000 miles LAX-NRT Business. Virgin Flying Club on ANA: 95,000 miles LAX-NRT round-trip. United MileagePlus on partner awards: variable but often valuable. LAX is the strongest US gateway for Asia mileage redemptions.
Related guides
Other US gateway guides and the destination-side route index.
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